TMC's Madan Mitra hints at leaving politics

Kolkata: Madan Mitra, a rebel Trinamool Congress MLA, has hinted at his potential departure from active politics, expressing growing disillusionment with the current state of politics. The veteran politician, who has been part of the TMC for nearly three decades, stated that the political environment has become increasingly tainted with anti-social elements, leading to his increasing hatred for the system.

Mitra, who recently joined Ritabrata Banerjee's faction within the TMC, said he is contemplating a gradual withdrawal from politics, as his frustration with the political climate continues to intensify daily. This statement comes ahead of the upcoming assembly bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar, amid a recent split within the TMC.

Mitra, who has been a loyalist to party chief Mamata Banerjee for a long time, has since become a significant challenge to her leadership. His latest remarks have sparked speculation about whether he is genuinely contemplating retirement or merely expressing his dissatisfaction with the political landscape. Mitra's career has been eventful, marked by leadership roles in the party, ministerial positions, and brushes with legal proceedings involving corruption cases.

However, his recent comments suggest a broader indictment of the political system, rather than personal grievances against specific individuals.